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Immigration Pilot Project in Canada for Sponsorship of Undeclared Family Members is Now Open
Immigration Pilot Project in Canada for Sponsorship of Undeclared Family Members is Now Open By Gin Aguilar A new immigration pilot project to sponsor undeclared family members has recently been opened in Canada last September 9th, 2019, giving a chance for eligible candidates to be with their loved ones again. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada…
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First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Ontario: Complete 2026 Guide for Filipino Newcomers
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Ontario: Complete 2026 Guide for Filipino Newcomers Last updated: February 7, 2026 Introduction: Why This Guide Matters for Filipino Newcomers Buying your first home in Canada is one of the most exciting milestones for Filipino newcomers. After years of hard work, whether as a caregiver, healthcare professional, IT specialist, or…
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Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Employer Job Offer
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Employer Job Offer
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Provincial nominee program in Canada: how does this work?
Provincial nominee program in Canada: how does this work? By Gin Aguilar After recently spending a week in the Maritime provinces of Canada this summer, I can honestly tell you that the idea of living in the Canadian Maritimes is so inviting I might consider packing my bags and live in these hidden gems in…
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Why last will, power of attorney for property & personal care and health care directive (living will) matters?
Why last will, power of attorney for property & personal care and health care directive (living will) matters? By Gin Aguilar It can be the untimely death of someone famous that triggered it. Or, perhaps a feeling of heartburn in the middle of the night, mistaking it for signs of a heart attack. Or simply…
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Sponsoring Your Family & Relatives In Canada
Which Family Members Can I Sponsor? By Gin Aguilar It used to be just a dream, but here you are, and you made it! You were able to successfully migrate to Canada and finally got your Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status. And now you are thinking about how perfect life will be if you…
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The Perks of Being a Canadian Citizen
The Perks of Being a Canadian Citizen by Vanessa Simao and Gin Aguilar Being a Canadian Citizen is something to be proud of. Along with being a part of a country that is very welcoming and multicultural, there are also many other perks to being a Canadian Citizen that some people may not know about.…
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Detailed list of updated Ontario court fees
Ontario Court Fee Changes effective April 1st, 2019 Please take note that effective April 1st, 2019. the new court fees are as follows: Small Claims Court (Fees Payable to Clerk) TYPE OF FEE OLD NEW Filing of a claim by an infrequent claimant 95.00 102.00 Filing of a claim by a frequent claimant 200.00 215.00…
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Pathways for Live-In Caregiver Program
The Citizenship & Immigration Canada announced reforms to the traditional Live-In Caregiver Program (LCP). The old live in caregiver program policy allowed Canadian employers to hire foreign nationals to live and work in their homes to provide domestic help for seniors, people with disabilities, and childcare. After completing the two years of work, these caregivers…
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